Here is today's Yogi tea bag wisdom that caught my attention:
"To learn, read. To know, write. To master, teach."
Though they look like three different things, they are also in order and build on each other. To varying degrees most of us do all three. When it comes to realizing your goals, your dreams, where are you are? What could you do more of?
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Choose The Pace
If you feel you are being rushed by someone, make the choice to slow things down and take the time to understand what is going on. Mistakes can easily happen when things are rushed. Do what is comfortable for you. Let go of limiting beliefs and do what it takes for you to be comfortable with the situation. You can choose the pace of interactions.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Emotional Walls
Everyone has experienced getting hurt by someone else. Many choose to build "emotional walls" to shield themselves from similar occurrences. What happens though is that you isolate yourself behind these walls and you end up in a self imposed prison. Behind these walls you are still nursing your wound, terrified of facing this emotion again, which also means that you aren't working through it, which in turn leads to this 'vulnerability' growing out of proportion to the original happening and becoming a huge obstacle, a dragon you can't get past.
Building a wall is counterproductive to healing. It only increases the pain and suffering. Do yourself a favor and work through your hurt. Though it is unpleasant at the moment, it teaches you, helps you grow and frees up your future to endless possibilities and joys.
Building a wall is counterproductive to healing. It only increases the pain and suffering. Do yourself a favor and work through your hurt. Though it is unpleasant at the moment, it teaches you, helps you grow and frees up your future to endless possibilities and joys.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Add Love
Put love into what you do. Even a simple task like putting oil on your wooden doors can be done with care and full attention. It is a great way to practice adding love to everything. :)
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Trust Yourself
Trust your instinct. If you feel that something is out of balance, act on it. There are always plenty of impulses and thoughts that will rationalize away your gut instinct. No matter what though respond to what you feel. Check it out for your own peace of mind and then work with it.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Bliss
Experiencing perfect bliss is just that: bliss. It doesn't take anything special. It can be as simple as a feeling of accomplishment, mixed with a knowing that the Universe is in tune with you and you with it, as well as a deep, profound feeling that everything is all right in this moment.
And then the realization of this wonderful alignment simply can make your day. Take it in and enjoy it when it happens. That is what life is all about. :)
And then the realization of this wonderful alignment simply can make your day. Take it in and enjoy it when it happens. That is what life is all about. :)
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Deep Cleaning
Deep cleaning on any level (physical, emotional, mental, etc) is cleansing for the soul. Deep cleaning implies tackling those spots you have been ignoring or glossing over. Persevere when it is not going as well or as fast as you wish. It has taken time for it to build up. Love, patience, energy and time will prevail and renew you and/or your environment. :)
Monday, September 22, 2014
Everybody Is A Genius
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." by Albert Einstein
Every single person has gifts, strengths that are specific to that person. Measuring a person against his own strengths is productive, while measuring the same person against his weaknesses, is demoralizing.
See the good in people and nurture their strengths. That includes yourself too. :)
Every single person has gifts, strengths that are specific to that person. Measuring a person against his own strengths is productive, while measuring the same person against his weaknesses, is demoralizing.
See the good in people and nurture their strengths. That includes yourself too. :)
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Agony?
Do you ever find yourself agonizing over things? When you do, ask yourself: "Is my agonizing over this helping the situation?" If the answer is 'yes' then by all means, continue to agonize. If it is 'no' though, stop agonizing. If whether you do or don't doesn't influence the outcome then give yourself a break, acknowledge the situation, but don't add agony to it. Sometimes things just are. You can still be happy despite all of it.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Life Is Good
"Do what you like. Like what you do." is what is written on every 'Life is good" shirt. When you follow the first two sentences, invariably the third is bound to be and/or become real should you feel that it isn't already so. :)
Friday, September 19, 2014
Be Patient With Your Pet
Just like people, pets have fears. Some develop over time for no apparent reason. Be patient with and loving towards your pet when such things happen (even if it is in the middle of the night). They are always there for you and they are so grateful!
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Nurture Peace
For the next five minutes, turn off your TV, computer, coffee machine, electronics, car, phone, etc. Take a deep breath and listen to the silence. Focus on yourself, look inward with no thought. Simply infuse peace. Take the silence and let it go through you. Feel yourself, feel life in you, feel life thrumming through you.
This is a great way to center yourself and to gain a centered perspective. When you find life pulling you in a million directions or you are inundated by electronics and their constant lure, bless yourself with a few minutes of peace. In the end you essence is all that matters. Be in touch with yourself. Nurture your inner peace.
This is a great way to center yourself and to gain a centered perspective. When you find life pulling you in a million directions or you are inundated by electronics and their constant lure, bless yourself with a few minutes of peace. In the end you essence is all that matters. Be in touch with yourself. Nurture your inner peace.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Ask Questions
Too often people are afraid to ask questions or choose not to ask questions. Misunderstandings and hurt feelings are the result. Choosing communication is such an easy way to avoid all of this. Set fears aside and choose to communicate. Be a part of life.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
You Matter
Today, I just want to say: YOU MATTER TO ME! Thank you for being you and for being here sharing these lines with me. But most of all I want you to know that you are never alone. You do matter to someone. :)
Monday, September 15, 2014
Thoughtful Gift
A thoughtful gift can fill the heart with joy and gratitude and become a symbol of a cherished memory. It doesn't have to be expensive. It can be something as simple as an empty wine bottle filled with sand and shells collected during a vacation by a friend for you.
Share a thoughtful gift and brighten someone's day. :)
Share a thoughtful gift and brighten someone's day. :)
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Choices
No matter what situation you are in, you ALWAYS have choices. Remembering this little fact can take you from a position of helplessness to one of empowerment. What do YOU choose?
Friday, September 12, 2014
Abundance
When abundance is flowing in your life share it. It increases your inner abundance and fills you with joy while spreading joy and abundance to others. :)
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Peace
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." by Buddha
Peace is felt deep within your heart. Let is spread from there. Nurture the feeling and grow it outward from your center. Let it enter every cell and radiate out from you to others.
Peace is felt deep within your heart. Let is spread from there. Nurture the feeling and grow it outward from your center. Let it enter every cell and radiate out from you to others.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
What Do You See?
"It's not what you look at that matters it is what you see." by Henry David Thoreau
Your interpretation of what you look at and thus see is what forms your reality. Isn't it interesting that, for example, even though two people may look at the moon at the same time the impression it leaves on each person is a different one? One might be inspired and infused, while the other feels cold and alone. Same moon, different outcomes.
And through it all, does it change the moon? Not at all. It is just a moon that waxes and wanes. It is not good or bad. It just is. And isn't it the same with life in the end?
Your interpretation of what you look at and thus see is what forms your reality. Isn't it interesting that, for example, even though two people may look at the moon at the same time the impression it leaves on each person is a different one? One might be inspired and infused, while the other feels cold and alone. Same moon, different outcomes.
And through it all, does it change the moon? Not at all. It is just a moon that waxes and wanes. It is not good or bad. It just is. And isn't it the same with life in the end?
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Measuring Yourself
Refrain from comparing yourself to others. It is much more productive to measure yourself against yourself. That is the only true way to measure change and progress.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Choices And Consequences
When your child comes to you with an issue that they created, such as having forgotten a take home test, remembering it Sunday night at 10 pm and it is due first thing the next morning, what do you do? Do you lecture him to be more responsible? Do you solve the problem for him? Do you let him solve it himself?
I chose to let him take the lead as to what he thought should be done and then discussed it with him until we came up with a reasonable solution where he took full responsibility for his actions, accepted the consequences, and where we both felt good about the solution.
Though he made a mistake, I am proud of him for owning his mistake, for trusting and sharing it with me, and for coming up with a solution. I am glad I stopped myself from lecturing him. He felt really bad about it and was already hard enough on himself. In the end it was a positive learning experience for both of us. :)
I chose to let him take the lead as to what he thought should be done and then discussed it with him until we came up with a reasonable solution where he took full responsibility for his actions, accepted the consequences, and where we both felt good about the solution.
Though he made a mistake, I am proud of him for owning his mistake, for trusting and sharing it with me, and for coming up with a solution. I am glad I stopped myself from lecturing him. He felt really bad about it and was already hard enough on himself. In the end it was a positive learning experience for both of us. :)
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Happy Birthday
On your birthday, make sure that you celebrate yourself. This is your day, so do what makes you happy. It is wonderful to be alive and be privileged to grow (also in years... :) ). Make it YOUR Happy Birthday. :)
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Candle Light
There is something very soothing, calming, and soft about candlelight. Light candles for yourself for some nurturing alone time. Add some music to it if it feels right and relax into the moment.
Friday, September 5, 2014
Take Care Of Those Who Count On You
When it comes to the health of those who depend on you, trust your gut and when in doubt, go to the doctor anyway. For example, dogs cannot talk to you and tell you how they feel, but you can notice subtle changes in their behaviour and attitudes. If you feel something isn't right, honor that instinct.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Easy Shifting Exercise
Find a quiet place outdoors today, either in the morning or evening, one that you have never been in before. Sit down, breathe the air, still your mind, and open yourself up to your 'new' environment. Let this new perspective infuse and inspire you, or at least re-energize you.
The change in physical locality, as well as the new perspective in Mother Nature (even if it is just in the school garden!) is refreshing, centering, and eye opening when you open to it. You will feel a shift in you. :)
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Fun And Success
"People rarely succeed unless they are having fun in what they are doing." by Dale Carnegie
And I would like to add that even if they do succeed without having fun, it is extremely hard & energy draining for them to sustain this type of success.
Though you may not have been taught to have fun to be successful, it is a very crucial concept and stepping stone for achieving success, one that may take some time to get used to, but one that will definitely improve your life.
And I would like to add that even if they do succeed without having fun, it is extremely hard & energy draining for them to sustain this type of success.
Though you may not have been taught to have fun to be successful, it is a very crucial concept and stepping stone for achieving success, one that may take some time to get used to, but one that will definitely improve your life.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Insight For Challenging Times
Whenever you find you are sad or going through a more challenging time, then read this excerpt from Marianne Williamson's book 'Everyday Grace'. I find it inspiring, hopeful, and soothing:
"So it is that the modern mystic when experiencing the heartbreak of life does not avoid the heartbreak nor try to distance from it in the name of spirituality, mental health or anything else. Enlightenment does not consist of pretending to be where we are not. Enlightenment means being in touch with where we are and being willing to learn what God would have us learn from it. Sometimes the purpose of a day is merely to feel our sadness knowing that as we do we allow whole layers of grief, like old skin cells, to drop off us. The wisdom that comes from having experienced heartbreak cannot be bequeathed. It can only be gained through experience, and having truly felt it we are far more likely to have compassion for others. Anything that takes us closer to true compassion, takes us closer to what will one day be an experience of even greater joy."
"So it is that the modern mystic when experiencing the heartbreak of life does not avoid the heartbreak nor try to distance from it in the name of spirituality, mental health or anything else. Enlightenment does not consist of pretending to be where we are not. Enlightenment means being in touch with where we are and being willing to learn what God would have us learn from it. Sometimes the purpose of a day is merely to feel our sadness knowing that as we do we allow whole layers of grief, like old skin cells, to drop off us. The wisdom that comes from having experienced heartbreak cannot be bequeathed. It can only be gained through experience, and having truly felt it we are far more likely to have compassion for others. Anything that takes us closer to true compassion, takes us closer to what will one day be an experience of even greater joy."
Monday, September 1, 2014
Loneliness
"Sometimes the person who tries to keep everyone happy is the most lonely person."
I just came across this quote while surfing the net. It made me pause and think. I can see where this can be true - people who focus on others and their feelings, put themselves in second, third, fourth, etc. place. In other words they themselves do not value who they are and don't give themselves the respect they deserve. By doing this you become very lonely, because you feel unseen by others as you are unseen by yourself.
See yourself. Honor yourself. Be good to yourself. Love yourself.
I just came across this quote while surfing the net. It made me pause and think. I can see where this can be true - people who focus on others and their feelings, put themselves in second, third, fourth, etc. place. In other words they themselves do not value who they are and don't give themselves the respect they deserve. By doing this you become very lonely, because you feel unseen by others as you are unseen by yourself.
See yourself. Honor yourself. Be good to yourself. Love yourself.
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